In addition to the adjustable mortise blades, four fixedwidth, double bevel mortise blades are available for the titemark and. This neat old tool appears to be in good shape with only normal wear. A marking gauge is used to mark a line parallel to a straight edge. Knives cut the fibers, while points just tear them up. The term mortise relates to the common use for the gauge which is to set out the width of a mortise for creating mortise holes ready for. Mortise gauge plan locking screw version this design consist of a single stem which has a groove cut out of one side. It is used in joinery and sheetmetal operations the gauge consists of a beam, a headstock, and a scribing or marking implement, typically a pin, knife, pen or wheel. Some mortise gauges, called combination mortise gauges, have single pin on the other side so you can use it as a regular marking gauge, and other types allow you to retract one pin into the fence, for the same reason. The classic english marking gauge features a single stem with an adjustable fence and is used to mark or scratch cut lines in joinery layout. Lay out lines for cutting joints, such as dovetail or mortise and tenon. In this video you will learn how to use a marking and mortise gauge. The information of this video is so illuminating and will improve woodworking accuracy tremendously. Wheel marking gauge mortise and tenon attachment set for marking both sides.
Short guide to mortise and marking gauges we carry a fairly diverse range of gauges. The mortise gauge is not a common tool these days due to the fact that, if you are careful enough, the same work can also be done quite precisely with a marking gauge, or even with a ruler and a pen. Learn how to cut a mortise with this stepbystep guide containing fullcolor photos. A nononsense stop system and a commercial toggle clamp make cutting. Optional cutters include a single bevel adjustable mortise blade for laying out mortises, a reverse bevel marking blade, and a scoring blade. Its more accurate than a pencil and it leaves a little dent in the wood for an easier starting point. The gauge consists of a wood and brass stock that slide. A marking and mortise gauge is used to transfer measurements onto wood for marking out joints and indicating where to make a cut.
The bamboo fence houses a brass wear plate as well as a textured brass thumb knob, for quick and precise layout of mortises. The tools that you will need are a marking gauge, a mortise gauge, a ruler, a mortise chisel a vice and a pencil. Which is which is left as an exercise for the reader. Bora mortise and marking gauges, featuring beech construction with brass accents, are designed to accurately mark your material prior to sawing, chiseling, or cutting. If the moving pin is adjustable with a screw, its a screw mortise marking gauge. Marking gauges part ii mortise gauges and more paul. This is a vintage wood mortise marking scribe gauge by stanley. Grade 1 heavyduty mortise locks performance features tested to meet grade 1 specification of 1,000,000 cycles. Consisting of a beam, a sliding fence held in place by a small wedge, and a scribing point, this timetested tool sets up quickly. When i was touching up the pins with a diamond card file before i rounded the top of the fence i realized that being able to set it upside down on a flat top was pretty convenient for this operation. Pdf file click here for printable worksheet the mortise gauge is a special type of marking gauge and it is used to mark wood so that a mortise can be cut into it. Indeed this devise can readily be converted into a wide range single marking gauge by simply rotating the inner pin on the short beam 180 degrees so that pin is out of action. Aug 31, 2011 another mortise gauge is a fascinating creature. I also try to make it useful or at least not boring.
The difference between a marking gauge and a mortise gauge. On the reverse side, a single pin serves as a standard marking gauge. Woodworking basics the taunton press, 2003 takes a. Thank you all for composing such a fantastic video. Router mortising machine woodworking project woodsmith plans. Thrubolt design and heavyduty spring tension provides longer performance life and prevents lever sag. A small wooden slider, carrying a spur, fits into the groove, and can be locked in any position along the lenght of the stem. Shop made marking and mortise gauges tools of our fathers. It allows you to create uniform surfaces quickly with planes, to accurately transfer measurements from one board to another and to help duplicate measurements across similar. Like the simpler marking gauge, a mortise gauge has a locking thumb screw slide for adjusting the distance of. Mortise gauges are commonly made of hardwood with brass fittings. I use a crown mortise gauge and a crown marking gauge. Router mortising machine woodworking project woodsmith.
Id say save the two bucks and buy the one that is just a marking gauge. The purpose of the gauge is to scribe a line parallel to a reference edge or surface. The finest were traditionally made of ebony, rosewood or mahogany. Of course to the initiated its title tells you what it is, a mortise gauge, and that tells you its not a combination gauge at all.
How to use a marking and mortise gauge woodworking youtube. The mortise gauge side is useless, as it has a broken pin that cant be corrected. Jun 20, 2014 mortise gauges mortise gauges follow the same pattern as the marking gauge but have one moveable pin we adjust to the first fixed pin for distance or width. Find great deals on ebay for mortise and tenon jig and mortice and tenon jig. Mortise gauge plan wedge version woodworking hand tools, best. Even with the myriad of rulers, calipers, and digital measuring. Crowns pioneer mortise gauge is a 8 mortise gauge made from stabilized bamboo and brass with high carbon steel marking pins. The knives used have the advantage of leaving a clean cut when marking across the grain.
Complexity is the big obstacle to most shopbuilt mortising machine plans. Simple but effective marking gauge its tough to beat a marking gauge for creating crisp, repeatable layout lines. Antique stanley wood mortise marking scribe gauge woodworking. Now you can build your own machine with this simple but extensive plan. A mortise gauge is a woodworking tool used by a carpenter or joiner to scribe mortise and tenon joints on wood prior to cutting. Feb 01, 2015 the mortise gauge side is useless, as it has a broken pin that cant be corrected. It can mark a line from 04 and mortise and tenon lines from 02. Antique mortise gauge by garrett wade the classic english marking gauge features a single stem with an adjustable fence what others are saying since garrett wade has brought you the high quality, woodworking hand tools and supplies that make your workshop complete. However using it as a mortising gauge is very fiddly, requiring the use of an hex key to set width, making it more difficult to set the cutters to the size of the chisel at least in my opinion. If i were to make a list of the mostused tools in my shop, the marking gauge would be near the top. First, i feel paul cooke and your commenta are right on.
Mortise gauges mortise gauges follow the same pattern as the marking gauge but have one moveable pin we adjust to the first fixed pin for distance or width. This instructable will describe the process of making one from the other. Inventories of 18thcentury toolmakers show that they made gauges for sale, but the inventories also show quantities of marking gauge pins that woodworkers. A mortise gauge you can make the literary workshop blog.
A marking gauge, also known as a scratch gauge, is used in woodworking and metalworking to mark out lines for cutting or other operations. Click here for the entire mortise and marking gauge department click here for tips on using marking gauges some basic terminology about marking gauges. The mortise gauge is a special type of marking gauge and it is used to mark wood so that a mortise can be cut into it. Japanese marking gauges use knives, not points, to mark the workpiece, and have a relatively wide stock. Mystery of the marking gauge popular woodworking magazine.
Hydraulic equipment free delivery possible on eligible purchases. George vondriska teaches you the difference between a marking gauge and a mortise gauge, then demonstrates how to use the double spurs of a mortise gauge to lay out a mortise location on your next woodworking project. The combination mortise gauge is made of polished hardwood with brass contact points and locking thumbscrew. With 24 pages and pictures sent in a pdf file to your paypal email. Some mortise gauges are designed with one retractable spur, so that they can be used as marking gauges as well. This versatile combination mortise gauge features dual adjustable hardened pins for marking both edges of a mortise. Like other japanese woodworking tools, these gauges are always pulled along the workpiece. Ill probably stick to a traditional pin gauge for mortise layout. A mortise gauge you can make posted on september 8, 2011 by literaryworkshop for the past five years or so, ive been making do with a crown markingmortise gauge, which works well enough, but requires two hands to adjust and lock. Combined, they form the mortise and tenon joint used in furniture making. I managed to get out of there with only this gauge.
Unlike other mortise gauges, the cutters on the veritas dual marking gauge are used independently, scribing just one line at. Glued onto the other stave is a tiny piece of stock, pierced for one of the pins, that rides in the notch. Its mostly built from plywood parts that are glued and screwed together. There are various types of mortise gauges, and here we present to you the plans for two types. Mortise gage definition of mortise gage by merriamwebster. Chapter 2 tools and equipment marking out and measuring. View and download mbs mortise lock service manual online. Single spur on the other side is for regular marking. The mortise and marking gauge has a single pin on one side and double pins on the other, plus a solid brass slide and easy thumbscrew adjustment. A gauge with two spurs or pins 1 fixed, 1 moving along the stem that is used to mark out doubleparallel lines is a mortise gauge. A set of instructions for building your own mortise maching.
Great for marking mortise and tenons for a start but so many other projects. The term mortise relates to the common use for the gauge which is to set out the width of a mortise for creating mortise holes ready for chopping with chisels. The concepts introduced in this video are targeted towards beginners of woodworking. A marking gauge is used cross grain with a single sharp edge as a knife. A mortise gauge you can make posted on september 8, 2011 by literaryworkshop for the past five years or so, ive been making do with a crown marking mortise gauge, which works well enough, but requires two hands to adjust and lock. Wedged sliding mortise gauge popular woodworking magazine. For those that have a router lift but want to also route mortises. Im looking forward to the making a better marking gauge and even more so to using it.
Mystery of the marking gauge 36 popular woodworking december 2006 t he simple marking gauge, often overlooked, even taken for granted, is critical in the handtool shop. Fast accurate method for cutting mortise and tenons. The mortise gauge on the left had only two pins, one fixed and the other adjustable, and so it was a mortise gauge. For so many years mortise machines were out of reach for the average woodworker. How to use a mortise and tenon gauge the mortise and tenon gauge is a tool used by woodworkers to mark out mortises and tenons prior to drilling and cutting. How to use a marking or mortise gauge reprise 03222017. Mortise gage definition is a carpenters tool for scribing parallel lines for mortises. A mortise gauge has 2 pins to scribe both sides of a mortise simultaneously. On the vintage gauge, this joint is quite precise, so it needs to be exacting work. The mortise and marking gauge has a single pin on one side and double pins on the other, plus a.
How to use a marking and mortise gauge how to be a. However because its a weekly thing lots of content gets rolled under the covers and after a time lost. I had a similar thought as you about using an edge instead of the pins on marking the length on long grain. How to use a mortise and tenon gauge know about life. The mortise gauge is a special type of marking gauge and it is used to mark wood so that a mortise. A marking gauge has a fence that can be moved and locked along a beam. The diagram to the right represents a typical mortise and tenon joint. Sep 08, 2011 a mortise gauge you can make posted on september 8, 2011 by literaryworkshop for the past five years or so, ive been making do with a crown markingmortise gauge, which works well enough, but requires two hands to adjust and lock. The moving components the router carriage and sliding table operate with heavyduty, fullextension drawer slides.
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